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Workplace Administrator - Whanganui Site Fixed term

New Zealand Government
Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui
July 24, 2025
  • Fixed term, Fulltime Workplace Administrator position available till the end of December 2025.
  • Role will be based at our Whanganui Site
  • Competitive salary ranging from $57,096 to $62,773, depending on experience

Mo m tou | About us

Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do.

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapu, iwi and M ori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

We are committed to putting tamariki first, we believe aroha is vital, we respect the mana of people, we are tika and pono, we value whakapapa, and we recognise that oranga is a journey.

Mo te tunga | About the role

Do you want to make a difference to New Zealand's tamariki, rangatahi, wh nau and communities within Whanganui. Come and join our great, supportive, and fun team and grow your administration experience to new heights with our team as we provide statutory care and protection services.

  • Be responsible for administration needs of Social Work kaimahi including but not limited the following.
  • assistance with financial plans, data collection and scheduling
  • Liaise with vendors, casual staff, and other stakeholders
  • Work with various cultural groups and people from different backgrounds
  • Booking rooms, answering phones, and assisting on the reception desk
  • Organising welcomes/whakatau for newcomers and wh nau as and when required
  • Deal with critical scenarios in a calm, professional manner

Ng pumanawatanga ou | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

  • Full clean New Zealand drivers licence is required
  • Support the team with all aspects of Health and Safety
  • Have a strong computer and IT knowledge
  • Admin skills such as typing, reporting, responding to Site needs
  • cultural awareness and an understanding of Tikanga M ori principles
  • a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Strong time management
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt to your audience
  • Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga M ori, and Pacific peoples' culture

Nou te rourou | What's in it for you

Oranga Tamariki offer a step based remuneration package, that offers progression annually for experience through tenure. Annual remuneration for this position starts between $57,096 and $62,773 dependant on experience. We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Applications close: Friday 1 August 2025; please note we will be reviewing CVs as we go and inviting candidates to interview so apply now!!

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.

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